SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of optical media for sound or other recording (excluding group 882 products) (SITC 89844) totaled $41.9M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Optical Media for Sound or Other Recording (Excluding Group 882 Products) paid $762K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.6% on $8.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRecordable and rewritable optical discs — including blank CD-R, DVD-R, BD-R, and similar substrates — are classified here when they are unrecorded or carry content outside the pre-recorded scope of SITC Group 882. Optical media manufacturing is highly concentrated in Asia, and certain blank optical disc products from specific origins have been subject to antidumping measures in the US market. Importers should verify current antidumping order status for the specific disc format and country of origin before sourcing.
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Yes — blank optical discs, including certain CD-R and DVD-R products, have been subject to antidumping duty orders covering imports from specific countries. Importers must check the current status of applicable orders with the US Department of Commerce and CBP, as scope, rates, and revocation status change over time.
Pre-recorded optical media (e.g., commercially pressed CDs or DVDs with music or film content) fall under SITC Group 882, while blank or recordable optical media are classified here under 89844. This distinction affects both the applicable duty treatment and whether copyright-related levies or licensing considerations apply.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $8.6M | $95.0M | +$86.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $14.9M | $3.8M | -$11.1M |
| CANADA | $851K | $17.2M | +$16.3M |
| CHINA | $4.1M | $3.7M | -$366K |
| TAIWAN | $668K | $5.8M | +$5.1M |
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